This TV series covers different couples who agree to get married the very first time they meet. She has twenty plus years of banking experience and has worked with various industries including chemical midstream, healthcare, government public sector, technology and life science, franchise and real estate clients. In 2020 they launched the first-ever LGBTQ+ initiative for the Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA) at the local and national level, since then they have been serving as the Director for ALPFA Pride at the Boston chapter. Sandra Nuez is the Director of Programs & Partnerships for Greater Houston at Latinos for Education where she leads local leadership programs, helps expand the organizations partnerships, and supports external affairs in Houston. Latinos for Education is mobilizing a network of skilled Latino education leaders, who make sure the voice of Latino students and families is not only heard but also factored into decision-making in schools, communities and education institutions throughout the U.S. Our Aspiring Latino Leaders Fellowship and Latino Board Fellowship programs accelerate the careers of Latino professionals while providing them with the training, connections and support they need to succeed and create change. My abuela said, Tienes que ser como la palma. Ana has participated in many parents advocacy meeting in the community in which expose parents with children with special needs of their rights as parents and as students. She also served in various building leadership teams and was a member of the Superintendent Advisory Committee, in which she used her voice and Latino perspective to advocate and represent the Latino students and families who made up over ninety percent of the districts demographics. Without the resources provided through relationships, college would have been a struggle. Cynthia Rivas Mendes is a firm advocate who believes in giving a voice to the voiceless focusing on people who have been systemically and personally marginalized. In the last ten years, she has worked as a volunteer to mentor children in different programs, such as the Katy ISDs KEYS Mentoring program and The Young Center for Immigrant Childrens Rights. Betsy Castro is the founding Vice President of Finance and Operations at Latinos for Education, where she brings deep experience in finance and operations, entrepreneurship, project management, and strategy. Dr. Mendoza is a Santa Clara University alumna, earning her Masters of Arts in Educational Leadership in 2016. I was also a proud recipient of the Aldine Homegrown Scholarship, which allowed me to transfer to the University of Houston Main Campus and graduate with my Bachelors Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. Dr. Daniel Velascoserves as Presidentat Latinos for Education, where he bringsdeepexperience in education, entrepreneurship, fundraising, and strategy. For more information visit:https://www.lationsforeducation.org. Isabella Maldonado was born in New York City and raised in Brentwood, New York. Lety serves on the Board of the Fort Worth Chapter for the Hispanic Womens Network of Texas and is also on their Education Committee. . Dr. Huizenga also holds a Master of Arts in Education, and her Doctorate in Leadership in Schooling from the University of Massachusetts Lowell, and an advanced certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from Cornell University. Dominique has always been passionate about diversity and equity and believes that L4Es Rise as a Collective value sets an important framework for the future of our society and the role that community should play in it. I was introduced to Rocketship, where some of my children attended and I have been working for the past 7 years. Angela Cala migrated to the U.S. twenty years ago with her husband and the dream to build a family with better opportunities. Jacqueline Moreno, a Greater Houston Area, Texas native, graduated from University of Houston- Clear Lake in 1995 with a BS in Education. He mainly focuses on student, family, and community engagement from an equitable lens; providing school-based, regional and community support and outreach to families around services; and participates in school-based team Instructional Focus understanding and access to families in their preferred method of communication and language. Ferny is passionate about the inequities in the system that are compounded by students receiving instruction and support that is not rigorous enough and does not open doors of opportunities to them. As a first generation college graduate, she earned her Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education from Fitchburg State University. He was responsible for building and developing a strong regional presence of alumni through their involvement with The Collective, Teach. My father was born and raised in Raymondville, and my mother was born and raised in Montemorelos, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. . The student body in Boston includes 42.5% Hispanic students who bring to the school district the asset of being bilingual, biliterate and multicultural. Mary Jane Sotelo is a Senior Treasury Officer at Fifth Third Bank working with Middle Market and Oil and Gas clients. She graduated from Elkins High School in 2009 and attended Texas A&M University. She is an alumnus of Houstons National Hispanic Institute, gaining a variety of experiences that supported her early passion for legislative change in education. He realized that his primary and secondary education had no prepared him appropriately for college, but he found a way to succeed despite the odds. I enjoyed my work with the students outside of the classroom, but I wanted to teach, so I volunteered in their classrooms. She enjoys reading, organizing, and going on hikes with her love ones. Marina is the Chief Revenue Officer of OTW Safety, a safety barricade manufacturer founded in SLC, Utah. Jennifer has served in Dallas area public schools for over 14 years as a teacher, counselor, at-risk facilitator, and coordinator of administrative services and special programs. She looks forward to many more life experiences as she continues on her career path towards her goals. Amira comes from a family of educators in Mexico, and she firmly believes that everybody deserves equal opportunities to grow and thrive in life. Ellevation, now part of the Curriculum Associates family, is an edtech company that seeks to improve English Learner outcomes via web-based tools that help educators enhance instruction, improve collaboration, and increase productivity. In this role, she supports emergent bilingual and students with learning disabilities by coaching teachers and providing students with 1:1 intervention support. Our People Our Leadership Our Board Julie Shapiro SVP, Strategy, Policy, and External Affairs Andy holds a dual B.A. Motivated to extend her impact, Isabella began taking on leadership roles, including Technology Coach, Department Chair, Curriculum Coordinator, Instructional Coach, and DEIA and Hiring Committee Member before moving fully out of the classroom to work on teacher development and evaluation for YES Prep, KIPP Texas, and Southwest Schools. El Planetahas twice named her one of the 100 most influential Hispanics in Massachusetts and shes a Senior Fellow at FutureEd. Rosa is a Salem State University graduate earning a bachelors and masters in social work. Latinx advocate and native in the Spanish language. Sandra lives in Houston with her partner, son, and two dogs. In her role as an educator, Mara created, developed, and implemented a research-based intervention curriculum to improve the reading fluency and comprehension of the English Learner student body. Before joining CCSC, Dakota earned her Masters in Education through a teacher residency program. Myrla Feria also does some other consulting that pays very well. Unfortunately, not every student gets seen like I did and therefore potential remains unleashed. Dr. Gladys Valle currently serves as the English Learner Department Head at Everett High School in Everett, MA. I also strive to make an impact outside of the classroom by serving as Curriculum Writer and Course Facilitator for the Math Leadership Team at YES Prep. Previously, Myrla was a Leadership Coach at TNTP. She is a proud Black and Puerto Rican woman. She wants to help ensure that decisions are made with stakeholders, not for them. She is an experienced senior executive with 25 years working with diverse, low-income at-promise clients with multiple barriers and abilities. Hector Sandoval is an assistant principal at Rocketship Rising Stars Academy in San Jose, CA. It was in Pittsburg that Albert found his passion for creating change through social action and education. These experiences motivated Ferny to attend the Harvard Graduate School of Education to do academic research and to learn best practices to further implement in his work. Starting on September 2021, Jade will be transitioning to The Boston Foundation as their next Program Officer for Education and Career initiatives, where she will be overseeing the city-wide Success Boston network which administers grants to local nonprofits and trains their staff to provide effective college success coaching to Bostons youth. Dominique Diggs is the Manager, People and Culture at Latinos for Education. He then moved to corporate communications and was the communications and press director for two different Colombian state entities. She quickly became aware of the challenges that uniquely impacted high school students and felt the urgency to address prevalent issues. She also has experience teaching Spanish and Social Entrepreneurship. She received all of her primary and secondary education on her native island. As the daughter of Mexican immigrants who grew up in East Oakland, she is passionate about ensuring true educational equity is available to all students. Recently, Jimmy has stepped into the Assistant Principal role focusing on schoolwide instructional practices. In her role,Adrianaleads thedevelopment function for the organization, includingdevelopmentstrategy and operations, and builds partnerships to advanceLatinos for Educationsmission. My name is Javier Osornio, I am 32 years old, I was born and raised in a humble town called El Sitio, San Juan del Ro Quertaro, Mexico. She is a proud Boston Public Schools Parent and. She enrolled in community college and began her journey towards earning her Bachelor of Arts in education graduating in 2022 from Grand Canyon University. In the pursuit of a better life, my parents crossed the Mexico/USA border with a little girl in their arms. I want to make a difference in their lives and their families, in our students and communities by helping our younger generations achieve their academic professional goals. Her parents believed she and her sister would have better educational opportunities in this country. Recognizing her work in education was unfinished she transitioned to Dallas ISD and served as a high school biology teacher. She later went on to pursue herMastersin Public Policy,with a focus on education,at Mills College. Lora Meza is currently a Curriculum Instructional Specialist for Social Studies teachers at Bleyl Middle School for the Cy-Fair ISD in Houston, Texas. Karen Maldonado serves as Chief Program and Innovation Officer (CPIO) for Latinos for Education, the first Latino-founded and led national organization dedicated to creating pathways for Latinos in education. She uses her Latinx identity to influence all students and families, especially those from minoritized groups. I was raised by my grandparents since my father worked more in the United States and my mother lived in a nearby town. She began her teaching career in PR where she taught 7th grade Life Science and 4th-5th grade Environmental Science at Casa Pueblo in Adjuntas, PR. Alma Natalia was born and raised in Juarez Mexico. in Political Science and Spanish Literature from Loyola Marymount and his Ed.M in International Education Policy from Harvard University. Cecilia is a Chicana Los Angeles native and Oakland lover, with over twenty years experience in the field of education, youth development, community organizing and advocacy efforts aimed at creating anti racist schools and developing and supporting teachers and students in increasing Black and Brown excellence in our schools. Dr. Huizenga taught courses covering school law, curriculum, instruction and assessment, and prepared future educators and leaders for service in public education. After all . Elvira Salazar is the Director of Online Learning & Technology at Latinos for Education, where she leads the strategy, design, and implementation of online learning and development opportunities for Latinx leaders across the country. This was definitely the case during the over 10 years she served the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in a variety of Human Resources and Equal Employment Opportunity roles, all which were focused on creating fair and equitable employment practices where all employees were set up for success. Her research and publications have explored the educational issues of Multilingual Learners, including effects of immigration in education. In 2017, she made the move to an in-school setting at Excel Academy Charter High School in East Boston, where she is currently Director of College and Career Counseling as well as coordinator of the schools immigration advocacy initiatives. Some of her education related titles include Qniversity Fellow, Neighbor Circles Facilitation Trainer, ESL Adult Education Instructor, 3rd-5th grade Special Ed Paraprofessional, College Spanish Tutor and TRIO Youth Leader. At the age of thirteen, she translated her fathers book Azucar, Cayo y Puerto (Sugar, Cape, and Port), which is now published under the mentorship of Rhinna Espaillat. Prior to that, Natalia served as a Chief of Student Support Services where she created new district policies to end corporal punishment, transformed school policing, and establish critical mental health partnerships that lowered exclusionary discipline. Marias continued focus to tell the community story and fight for patients rights has been demonstrated during the past 20 years within the healthcare industry and it now carries forwarded demonstrated in her current roles as Co-Vice Chair and alumni from North Shore Community College and by serving the past 5 years as a Board Alumni Trustee. Dr. Lara has a bachelors degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland University College and a masters in educational administration from Texas State University. Giving back to the community that gave her an opportunity to succeed in life was one of the promises she made to herself as she furthered her career. She is a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. TheAspiring Latino Leaders Fellowshipis the first of its kindin Houstonto support leadership pathways forlocalLatinos within the education sector. She earned her MLA in History at the University of St. Thomas and her Ed.D. She is the youngest of three siblings. She worked with teams in workforce development, business development, housing, financial capability, and education to capture quality data and create streamlined data processes for staff. Myrla from Married at First Sight said she is used to international traveling and nice shoes and handbags. In my role I serve as the bridge from need to opportunity. My name is Rubi Platero. Johanawas born and raised in Colombia and gained her postsecondary education in Urban and Public Affairs while working with Latino grassroots organizations in Chicago advocating for immigrant rights and providing affordable housing services to low-income families. Shortly after her City Year, Gladys decided to pursue a career as an ESL teacher. As a product of the Boston Public Schools (BPS), she has dedicated the last sixteen years to improving the educational experience of BPS students while ensuring students have a voice and are included in decision making. Prior to joining Latinos for Education, as Director of Development at TeachForAmerica South Carolina, she led private sector fundraising and co-led marketing and communications efforts to build the organizationsimpactacross the state of South Carolina. In addition, she also serves Lynn Hispanic Scholarship Fund as a current Board member providing strategic guidance and structure. Currently, Lupita serves her community as the proud Assistant Principal of Family Engagement and Administration and Founding OM at Rocketship Rising Stars Academy. In 2010, Ruby was bestowed with a city proclamation by Mayor Bill White, declaring August 4th Ruby Rivera Salsa Appreciation Day. In this role, she supports the development of local programs, advocacy strategy, and policy recommendations to advance the organizations national principles and local advocacy efforts. In 2006, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Houston Clear Lake. Armando Segura was born and raised in Bogota, Colombia, and has lived in the United States for the past 24 years. The immediate past Vice-President of the Brown University Latino Alumni Council, she continues to be involved in student recruitment, Latino student outreach, and alumni activities. It was wonderful to meet so many strong Latino educators and reminded me of my purpose in education. She is a first-generation college graduate and obtained her B.A. Through the Latino Board Fellowship, she hopes to bring her experience partnering with school and business leaders to develop policies and practices that create a standard for diversity and equity. She was raised by a single mother of three and is inspired by her familys hard work. in International Business. Alma is currently the Literacy Coach at Fitchburg High School, where she works to promote literacy and equity for all students. After graduating from the University of Texas at Austin, she began her career as a 2007 Teach For America corps member in the Rio Grande Valley where she taught 8th and 9th grade social studies. As Student Engagement Manager, Maria is responsible for developing, leading and managing the BPS strategic efforts to increase student engagement, voice and leadership through school-based and district programs and initiatives. This ignated Saras passion for parent engagement and supporting families in realizing their power and voice. She is the proud daughter of Mexican immigrant parents and has dedicated her career to education. She believes that hard work truly pays off. Despite the difficult journey, she finds being able to make an impact on educational environments extremely gratifying. Alicia Baturoni Cortez is a career STEM educator with 26 years experience creating engaging learning opportunities for students of all ages. Her goal is to continue to strive for inclusivity, cultural diversity, and student achievement by influencing and working with staff, parents, and students to become part of the larger school community and allowing them to contribute their own assets to enhance students access to a healthy environment and an effective education. I am driven seek opportunities to enhance the educational experience of each student at Hillsdale High School and empower our parents to take charge of their students educational experience. She holds a bachelors degree in political science from the Univesity of New Mexico, a masters degree in teaching from the Relay Graduate School of Education, and a masters of education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. In addition, Carlos is a Certified Career Coach, a Northeastern university graduate and alumni of 2019 Aspiring Latino Leader Fellowship. Previously, she worked as a freelance translator for several organizations in the United States, Canada, and Latin America. Her teaching experience includes six years as a Bilingual/ESL teacher in BPS. Ana McCoy was born in Juarez, Mexico and immigrated to the United States with her mother just a few weeks after birth. She is the first person in her family to attend college and graduate from college. Ivn is a current student at Texas A&M at Kingsville, where he is enrolled in a Doctoral Program in Bilingual Education. Joshuas mission is to democratize STEM/CTE/CS, which calls for these solutions to be accessible, equitable, and inclusive throughout the country. I am proud to continue to be a part of the Latinos for Education community as I have previously been a part of the Latinx Teacher Fellowship and now I get to work alongside amazing Latino leaders to continue to grow as a leader. Marina went on to earn an undergraduate degree in Neuroscience from Texas Christian University, she planned make an impact through research. Jennifer serves as the Vice-Chair of the Somerset County Democratic Committee Hispanic Caucus. Before being a Curriculum Instructional Specialist, Lora was a U.S History teacher for 17 years in a Title I school in Houston ISD. He is a native Texan and holds a B.S. Her work focused on facilitating the high school principal instructional rounds network, providing direct support to high schools, and leading district professional development. As per The Houston Fire Department, firefighters can make anywhere between $43,528 to $52,644, depending on their years of experience. She is currently Vice President of Marketing at Ellevation Education. As the daughter of immigrants, she has always been taught to value her education. Sandra is an active change agent in the lives of Latinx children. Pedro Sepulveda is currently a Sr Network Operations Engineer at Lumen Technology based from Houston, Texas. Cecilia came to Oakland to attend the University of California, Berkeley to receive her Masters Degree in Social Welfare in 2009 and the Principal Leadership Institute at Cal in 2018 to receive a Masters in Educational Leadership. Unfortunately, her two oldest children were also failed by the system. Aspiring Latino Leaders Fellows - Latinos for Education Aspiring Latino Leader Fellows Bay Area 2022 Alexandrea Martinez Teacher Rocketship Public Schools Bio Alexis Becerra Lead Mental Health Therapist (Hillsdale High School) San Mateo Union High School District Bio Aned Sanchez Associate Director of School Supports Rocketship Public Schools Bio Michael later became the Senior Director of STEM, managing across the math and science programs, and is now the Vice President of High School Great Teaching, where he leads the vision for the academic program for all content areas across the seven high schools of Achievement First. She graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) in 2010, with a B.A. He also supported national initiatives, including corps member and alumni summits and the annual School Leaders of Color Conference. In her role she is responsible for developing the vision, and managing publicly funded early care and education, early intervention & inclusion, family support, and community-based behavioral/mental health services via a two-generation, holistic, and culturally responsive approach. Her goal as an educator is to encourage education, advocate for her students to have a better future and have a passion to be a lifelong learner. AdrianaSols-Lpez is the Chief Development Officer at Latinos for Education. Victoriagot her start in organizing as a Policy Fellow in the Office of State Representative Juana Matias and a Communications Fellow for the Setti Warren for Governor campaign. The majority of the CI students are from communities of color particularly, 78% Hispanic/Latinx and about 50% are emergent bilinguals. in Finance from Texas A&M, as well as a M.F.A. One of Lillie Pineros three sons, he was raised to be a proud Boricua. 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